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Knapp Creek

QLD 4285 • Queensland

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
85.04 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandSemi-RuralMountain
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About Knapp Creek

Knapp Creek is a small rural locality in South East Queensland, situated approximately 70 kilometres south-west of Brisbane near the town of Beaudesert in the Scenic Rim. The locality covers around 85 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is set in the hilly country west of Beaudesert, featuring cattle grazing and small farming properties in the Scenic Rim's distinctive landscape of volcanic hills and valleys.

Beaudesert, approximately 20 kilometres to the east, is the main service centre for the Scenic Rim, providing a hospital, schools, supermarkets, and community facilities. The Scenic Rim is a popular lifestyle and tourism destination, known for its farm gates, rural retreats, and proximity to Lamington National Park. The Gold Coast is roughly 60 kilometres to the south-east. A private vehicle is essential.

Knapp Creek falls under postcode 4285 and is governed by the Scenic Rim Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4285
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Scenic Rim
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.06°, 152.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
85.04 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4285

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4285, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,780
Median 2023–24
$55,470
▲ 21.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,549

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4285; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
70 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5 hours

🛣️ Mount Lindesay Highway provides road access to Brisbane

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Beaudesert.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Scenic Rim Local Government Area, which contains Knapp Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
320.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.0% 10yr Down 48.3%
Motor vehicle theft
179.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 31.2%
Non-FV assault
523 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 168.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
6.4 / 100k
2yr Down 27.6% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
277.5 / 100k
2yr Up 29.5% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Scenic Rim →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knapp Creek known for? +

Knapp Creek is a quiet rural locality near Beaudesert in the Scenic Rim, known for its cattle farming and scenic hill country close to the Lamington National Park and the Gold Coast.

How far is Knapp Creek from Brisbane CBD? +

Knapp Creek is approximately 70 kilometres south-west of Brisbane CBD, around 1.5 to 2.5 hours by road via the Mount Lindesay Highway.

Does Knapp Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Knapp Creek. Beaudesert (approximately 20 km east) provides the nearest services and a car is essential.

What is the population of Knapp Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Knapp Creek has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small rural locality in the Scenic Rim.

Is Knapp Creek a good place to live? +

Knapp Creek suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Scenic Rim near Beaudesert, with the Gold Coast and Brisbane both within reasonable driving distance.

What is the postcode for Knapp Creek? +

The postcode for Knapp Creek, QLD is 4285.

Is Knapp Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Knapp Creek is part of the Scenic Rim LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.